Q48 / 90 · JEE Main 2021 (31 Aug Shift 1) · Mathematics

If the function fx=1xloge1+xa1-x b          , x<0k                                    , x=0cos2x-sin2x-1   x2+1-1    , x>0

 is continuous at x=0, then 1a+1 b+4k is equal to :

  • A
    4
  • B
    5
  • C
    -4
  • Correct answer
    D
    -5

Solution

Given that 

fx=1xloge1+xa1-x b          , x<0k                                    , x=0cos2x-sin2x-1   x2+1-1    , x>0

fx is continuous at x = 0

L.H.L = R.H.L = f0

LHL=limx→0-log1+xa1-xbx

=limx→0-log1+xa-log1-xbx

=limx→0-log1+xaxa×1a-log1-xb-xb×-1b=1b+1a

RHL=limx→0+cos2x-sin2x-1x2+1-1×x2+1+1x2+1+1

=limx→0+-2sin2xx2x2+1+1=-4

So,   1b+1a=k=-4 ..

k = -4 ⇒4k = -1.

1a + 1b = -4.

∴1a + 1b + 4k = -5.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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